ILLINOIS - Illinois State Police Acting Director Brendan F. Kelly has issued information to the public regarding comments by the family of slain trooper Brooke Jones-Story, who died in the line of duty following an accident Thursday, March 28.
"The family of Trooper Brooke Jones-Story celebrates a strong woman who dedicated her life to the service and protection of others. Brooke is a daughter, sister, wife, step-parent and cherished friend.
Growing up in rural Illinois, Brooke loved her family, and her high school and college volleyball teams. Brooke always had a passion for service and committed herself to becoming a Trooper. It was through that role that she gained her family in blue, met her husband and connected her personal and professional loves.
When Brooke wasn’t working, she could be found working with rescue animals on her farm, cheering for the Cubs, working out with her CrossFit family and watching all the Disney movies she could find. This is a woman who embraced life and loved spending time with her beloved family and friends.
A dedicated, courageous, loving and passionate officer and the absolute best person you could meet. Brooke will be sorely missed and is loved and celebrated for a life committed to her family and the service of others.”
Trooper Brooke Jones-Story grew up in Stockton, Illinois where she attended Warren High School. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from University of Wisconsin-Parkside in 2006. Trooper Jones-Story began her career with the ISP in June of 2007 as a member of Cadet Class 115. Upon her graduation from the ISP Academy, she was assigned to District 16 in Pecatonica; where she remained for the duration of her career. Throughout her career with the ISP, Trooper Jones-Story was recognized for her hard work, positive attitude, and for being a rising leader amongst her peers. Brooke married retired Master Sergeant Robert Story on October 13, 2012 in Galena.
Trooper Brooke Jones-Story is survived by her husband, parents, sister, brother, stepchildren, step-grandchild, maternal grandmother and family and friends who loved her dearly. The ISP would like to thank the public for their support and condolences during this difficult time.
On March 28, 2019, at approximately 11:24 a.m., Trooper Brooke Jones-Story conducted a traffic stop on a commercial motor vehicle on United States Route 20 westbound, just west of Illinois Route 75 in Stephenson County, to conduct a truck inspection. During the inspection at approximately 12:20 p.m., a truck tractor semi-trailer combination veered off the roadway, struck Trooper Jones-Story’s squad car, struck the commercial motor vehicle Trooper Jones-Story was inspecting, and fatally struck Trooper Jones-Story, who was outside of her squad car at the time of the crash.